Damian Lillard‘s trade to the Milwaukee Bucks came as a shock to fans around the NBA. Many expected him to stay with the Portland Trail Blazers throughout his career, as it seemed like he loved the organization and had no plans of leaving.

The Portland Trail Blazers re-signed Damian Lillard. They are now building around their legend. The projected lineup could look like this..

In a surprising turn of events, Damian Lillard has been waived by the Milwaukee Bucks following a challenging season with the team. The key question now is: what financial impact will this decision have on the Bucks with regards to Lillard's remaining contract obligations?

We all thought the same thing when Damian Lillard agreed to return to the Portland Trail Blazers: "Oh, what a nice story!" And, yes, it certainly is a nice story. Lillard took his shot at trying to contend for a championship elsewhere,

Lillard’s presence is expected to provide leadership and stability for Portland’s young roster, even while sidelined

Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on March 18, 2025 in San Francisco, California.

Pacers need no reminder of Lillard’s impact. Lillard averaged 18.3 points, 9.3 assists and 5.5 rebounds in four games against the Pacers during the regular season.